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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.18, 867.66 and 579.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.18, 867.66 and 579.52 is: 799.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.18 : 867.66 = 579.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.18/867.66 = 579.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.18x = 867.66 × 579.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.18x = 502,825.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,825.23/629.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.18

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